Multiple choice

Alginate is

  1. algae derived protein

  2. red algae derived pigment

  3. kelp derived toxin

  4. kelp derived carbohydrate

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Alginate is a carbohydrate found in the cell walls of kelp or brown algae and is of great use as jelling and thickening agent in ice-creams and also in pharmaceutical industry.